Computing - Translators and Machine Code

AQA Computer Science 2022


Machine code

What is machine code?

The lowest level of instruction comprising pure binary.

Types of translator

What are the three types of translator?

  • Assembler
  • Compiler
  • Interpreters

What is the function of an assembler?

Translating assembly language into machine code.

What is the function of a compiler?

Translate high-level language programs into object code/machine.